Captivating Stories of Jamal Idris

Idris has been wandering around too. Since dropping an NRL bombshell by quitting a multimillion-dollar contract with the Penrith Panthers last November, the dreadlocked giant has ­travelled a staggering 105,000km in an 11-country search for his soul.

WE find Jamal Idris in Pune, India. The rugby league runaway is feeding wild dogs on a litter-lined street. “I feed ’em every day,’’ the former State of Origin star said. “These puppies man ... they are strays. They just wander around and me and my mates, well, we just ended up looking after them.’’

Idris has been wandering around too. Since dropping an NRL bombshell by quitting a multimillion-dollar contract with the Penrith Panthers last November, the dreadlocked giant has ­travelled a staggering 105,000km in an 11-country search for his soul.

Imagine having the opportunity to actually do this. What a wonderful journey to self discovery.

Former NRL star Jamal Idris has declared himself ready for a return to the game, and says his manager has already received interest from a number of clubs to play next season.The 26-year-old hasn't appeared in the NRL since being released by Penrith late in 2015 to take an indefinite leave of absence.

Jamal Dasuki Idris (born 6 July 1990) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. An Australia national and New South Wales State of Origin representative centre, he previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Gold Coast Titans and Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. He has also represented the Indigenous All Stars.